ClientEarth

Using the law to address illegal use of forest resources and promote better forest and land governance

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Description

The causes and drivers of deforestation are rooted in the demand for and supply of timber and forest-risk commodities, such as soy, palm oil, beef and cocoa. Weak forest governance systems permit illegal operations of timber and forest-risk commodities to proliferate and threaten the world’s forests and the livelihoods for some of the world’s poorest communities. This project will strengthen weak forest governance systems, legal frameworks and law enforcement by improving the legal awareness, capacity and engagement of stakeholders who depend on, and are in a position to safeguard the future of, forests. This will significantly contribute to the improved management of forests, poverty reduction, biodiversity conservation, and climate protection

Objectives

• By improving the capacity of stakeholders to meaningfully engage in law reform and negotiations, our project contributes to more effective, transparent and accountable forest governance in forested countries; • By engaging with companies and lawmakers in the EU, the UK and beyond, our project will contribute to improving the formulation and operation of regulations and practices influencing the trade of forest commodities; and • By engaging with international policy makers and donors, our project will improve the integration of best practice in locally driven forest governance and management into internationally driven policies and frameworks.

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Location

The country, countries or regions that benefit from this Programme.

Belgium, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia

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